Layout a Day: The Simple Scrapbooking Podcast

We've got one of my favorite people here to talk about a non-stressful, non-pushy, non-crazy way to document your stories in 2014! You may recognize Danielle Taylor from her popular Scrapper on the Street videos. She's also my "enforcer," the one I send out to crack kneecaps when bills aren't paid. Just kidding - but she is Italian, and she is a Staten Island girl, so... well... you get it. ;)Anyway, she's introducing us to her Smashing 2014 year-long class for next year. I'll be participating, and hope you'll think about it, too... because:1. It's gonna be fun! 2. It's a great way to document stories you don't necessarily want to cover in your "big" scrapbooks 3. The community is supportive, accepting, and (did I say) fun! 4. It'll provide flexible structure for any year-long journaling project 5. If you sign up before 12/31 through my link you'll get $10 off with code layoutaday AND a free video class, "Don't Say Cheese: Taking Natural Kid Photos" with Katrina Simeck from True Scrap 4. Just go through the checkout process, then email your receipt to support@layoutaday.com with "Smashing 2014 Bonus" in the subject line...and I think it's gonna be fun, too. ;) Links in today’s episode:Smashing 2014 with Danielle Taylor (aff link)Oh, Shoot! December’s Free Scrapinar with Katrina KennedyTrue Scrap Pocket Pages 

We’ve got one of my favorite people here to talk about a non-stressful, non-pushy, non-crazy way to document your stories in 2014! You may recognize Danielle Taylor from her popular Scrapper on the Street videos. She’s also my “enforcer,” the one I send out to crack kneecaps when bills aren’t paid. Just kidding – but […]

It's the holiday season! (Like you didn't know...) But before you drop a few bills on crafting supplies and stay up for the next 96 hours straight, putting together handmade gifts for everyone you know, listen to today's episode for some tips on successful handmade gift-giving. We also have a TON of calendar items, so get ready to take notes! Links in today’s episode:Paper Camellia December Subscription Special--Subscribe by Dec 10, 2013 and receive a free add-on kit with your January Main Scrapbook kit (while supplies last). Simply subscribe, and send us an email at info@papercamellia.com with LAIN SUB in the subject line!Silhouette Special12 Deals of ChristmasScrapbook Improv 12/18 (stay tuned for link!)Oh, Shoot! December's Free Scrapinar with Katrina KennedyTrue Scrap Pocket Pages 

It’s the holiday season! (Like you didn’t know…) But before you drop a few bills on crafting supplies and stay up for the next 96 hours straight, putting together handmade gifts for everyone you know, listen to today’s episode for some tips on successful handmade gift-giving. We also have a TON of calendar items, so […]

A Few of My Favorite Things: Mysteries and Scrapbooking! What could be bad about mysteries and scrapbooking - or even better, a mystery ABOUT scrapbooking!? Today I share an interview with Molllie Cox Bryan, author of an intriguing mystery series based on scrapbooking. Hurray!Mollie and I chat about:-The similarities between scrapbooking and writing-What Mollie's first book, "Scrapbook of Secrets," and LOAD have in common-Why you MUST document your stories-And a lot more!I've just finished "Scrapbook of Secrets" and am looking forward to diving into the next books in the series. If you're interested, Mollie's books are available via Amazon as Kindle or paperbacks.Links in this episode:Mollie Cox Bryan's blogSign up for our email list so you can get your 12 Deals of Christmas Gift GuideTrue Scrap Pocket Pages is coming soon! Get on the early info list for the LOWEST cost on this ground-breaking event.

A Few of My Favorite Things: Mysteries and Scrapbooking! What could be bad about mysteries and scrapbooking – or even better, a mystery ABOUT scrapbooking!? Today I share an interview with Molllie Cox Bryan, author of an intriguing mystery series based on scrapbooking. Hurray! Mollie and I chat about: -The similarities between scrapbooking and writing […]

We're baaaAACK! (insert scary music here). It's me, Lain Ehmann, and THE Traci Reed. We're chatting about Traci's penchant for marketing and her new class with Scrapaneers called Crafty Marketing Made Easy. We chat about:-How Traci's income and visibility skyrocketed as a direct result of her marketing efforts-Why she considers networking to be a critical component of marketing-How you can get access to Traci directly to get some of your burning marketing questions answered LIVETraci's class is self-paced and includes the following modules:Module 1: Home Base | Discover why it’s important to have a functional, easy to find website for your home base, even if you’re not a blogger.Module 2: Give It Away Now! | The secret of the freebie, why they’re necessary, and how to do them the right way.Module 3: Your #1 Asset | Learn about the importance of the mailing list, how to build one, best mailing list practices and how to provide value for your mailing list beyond weekly drop and run product announcements.Module 4: Gettin’ Social | Understand why Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are essential building blocks to your marketing strategy, how to maximize their potential and how to interact with people in a way that will make them want to invest in your brand long term.Module 5: Pin It | Learn the secrets of going viral on Pinterest, how to manage your brand on Pinterest and how to maximize Pinterest marketing without annoying all your followers into hitting the “unfollow” button. Module 6: Branching Out | Find out why it’s important to network, collaborate and interact with other people and brands in your niche and the ways to most effectively get other brands to “invest” in you too!SIGN UP NOW AND RECEIVE TWO LIVE WEBINARS WITH TRACI!>>We also welcome our sponsor, BenzillaScrapping. (Listen in for a special coupon code – 15% off your order!). Links in this episode: Crafty Marketing Made Easy, a new self-paced class from THE Traci Reed.BenzillaScrappingScrapbook Improv 11/13 

We’re baaaAACK! (insert scary music here). It’s me, Lain Ehmann, and THE Traci Reed. We’re chatting about Traci’s penchant for marketing and her new class with Scrapaneers called Crafty Marketing Made Easy. We chat about: -How Traci’s income and visibility skyrocketed as a direct result of her marketing efforts -Why she considers networking to be […]

Today we welcome Heidi Swapp, one of my favorite scrapbook crushes. :) She's chatting about her return appearance at True Scrap 5, and then we also touch on a very personal topic to her -- her efforts to become CONTENT and what she's doing to foster that feeling. Listen in… then go sign up for True Scrap 5!Links in today’s episode: True Scrap 5True Scrap 5 Two-Pay OptionHeidi's BlogStay tuned for more True Scrap featured interviews before the big event on October 11-12!

Today we welcome Heidi Swapp, one of my favorite scrapbook crushes.

Even experienced scrapbookers need idols – and one of mine is Nichol Magouirk! I was thrilled to make her acquaintance several years ago and convince her to teach at True Scrap – and she’s back for a return engagement at True Scrap 5. Today we have a little glimpse into Nichol’s world… a bit about […]

Even experienced scrapbookers need idols - and one of mine is Nichol Magouirk! I was thrilled to make her acquaintance several years ago and convince her to teach at True Scrap - and she's back for a return engagement at True Scrap 5. Today we have a little glimpse into Nichol's world... a bit about her class for True Scrap called "Stamp It Up a Notch," as well as her natural frequency as a scrapbooker, how she incorporates Project Life into her scrapbooking routine, and what makes her rescrap (yes, rescrap!) pages. Listen in... then go sign up for True Scrap 5!Links in today’s episode: True Scrap 5True Scrap 5 Two-Pay OptionNichol's BlogStay tuned for more True Scrap featured interviews before the big event on October 11-12!

Do you sing in the car? Sing in the shower? Sing to your kids? All of the above? Well, if you’re a frustrated American Idol, then Monica Bradford’s True Scrap 5 class is going to be right up your alley. In “Greatest Hits: The Music of Your Life” she shares fun and inventive tips for […]

Do you sing in the car? Sing in the shower? Sing to your kids? All of the above? Well, if you're a frustrated American Idol, then Monica Bradford's True Scrap 5 class is going to be right up your alley. In "Greatest Hits: The Music of Your Life" she shares fun and inventive tips for letting your favorite tunes guide your memory-keeping! In today's podcast interview, she tells us about making the transition from True Scrap student to instructor, and also shares some hints about what might be included in her True Scrap 5 class.Links in today’s episode: True Scrap 5True Scrap 5 Two-Pay OptionMonica's BlogStay tuned for more True Scrap featured interviews before the big event on October 11-12!

Welcome back to Layout a Day! The best part of True Scrap is getting to work with fabulous people, whether it’s our amazing students or our incredible instructors. And after being in the scrapbooking industry for over a decade, connecting with another “long-timer” is especially wonderful for me. This is Bev Kramlich-Grey’s second appearance at […]